Luke 5:8

“When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

When Simon Peter saw it, he fell downe at Iesus knees, saying, Depart from me, for I am a sinfull man, O Lord.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

But when Simon Peter saw {that,} he fell down at Jesus' feet, saying, "Go away from me Lord, for I am a sinful man!"
- New American Standard Version (1995)

But Simon Peter, when he saw it, fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.
- American Standard Version (1901)

But Simon, when he saw it, went down at the knees of Jesus and said, Go away from me, O Lord, for I am a sinner.
- Basic English Bible

But Simon Peter, seeing it, fell at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, Lord.
- Darby Bible

When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.
- Webster's Bible

When Simon Peter saw this, he fell down at the knees of Jesus, and exclaimed, "Master, leave my boat, for I am a sinful man."
- Weymouth Bible

But Simon Peter, when he saw it, fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, "Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, Lord."
- World English Bible

And whanne Symount Petir saiy this thing, he felde doun to the knees of Jhesu, and seide, Lord, go fro me, for Y am a synful man.
- Wycliffe Bible

And Simon Peter having seen, fell down at the knees of Jesus, saying, `Depart from me, because I am a sinful man, O lord;'
- Youngs Literal Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Luke 5:8


5:8 Depart from me, for I am a sinful man - And therefore not worthy to be in thy presence.


People's Bible Notes for Luke 5:8


Lu 5:8 Fell down at Jesus' knees. Filled with awe and reverence at the miracle that had been drawn the shoal to their net.

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